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Instructor Bios: Woodland Hills

  1. Freddie S.

    Education: Bachelor of Music from the Musician's Academy of Honduras.

    Influences: Flamenco, Spanish, Folk, Brazilian, and rock - Beatles.

    Experience: Solo performer who ha also performed with groups and symphony orchestras at Carnegie Hall.

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Tony A.

    Education: Graduate of the Musicians Institute, Hollywood Ca.

    Influences: Blues, Rock , Pop.

    Experience: Guitarist to the Stars , Has taught 30 + years , has toured and performed with Music Icons such as : Frankie Avalon, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., The Spinners, Fabian, Bobby Rydell, Lesley Gore, The Coasters, Lou Christie, Chuck Berry , Robin McAuley, and many more. Has played on many TV and Motion Picture Soundtracks.

    Instruments:

    Guitar / Bass

  1. Lou C.

    Influences: Latin, Jazz, Funk, Reggae including James Jamerson, Willie Weeks, Chrise Squire, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Haslip and Jaco Pastorius.

    Experience: Has taught professionally for 15 years. Has played with Arthur Adams, Vivian Campbell, Wayne Newton, and Slash. Also works as a producer, song writer, singer, and arranger.

    Instruments:

    Bass

  1. Gabriel W.

    Education: Bachelor's Degree Music Theory and Composition Dupaul University in Chicago. Masters of Music from University of Southern California. Masters Degree in Ethnomusicology USC.

    Influences: Rock, Jazz, and Blues including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Satiani, John Petrucci, John Scofield, Pat Martino, Yngwie Malmsteen, Trey Anastasio, Jimi Hendrix, Scott Henderson

    Experience: Toured throughout Southern California, Arizona, Colorado, Mid Atlantic and midwest. Studied Indian Classical Music in India. Played in musical productions, big bands, and combos.

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Jeremy B.

    Education: Bachelor Degree of Music from Northern Illinois University. Master's of Music from Western Michigan University.

    Influences: Rock, Jazz, Funk, and Soul.

    Experience: Performs and records regularly in the Los Angeles area including artists Zoux, Tamar Kaprelian, and MoZella.

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Eddie M.

    Education: Bachelors Degree of Music from University of Michigan.

    Influences: Rock, Jazz, Reggaue, and Fusion.

    Experience: Has played with world famous Parliament Funkadelik

    Instruments:

    Drums and Percussion

  1. Gary C.

    Education: Graduate of Dick Grove School of Music, awarded as the "Outstanding Guitarist of The Year". Studied music and recording engineering.

    Influences: Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Neal Schon, Eric Johnson, Ted Greene, Bruce Walsh, Don Lovato. Taught multiple styles for 15 years including Rock, Blues, Metal, Acoustic/Alternative and Jazz.

    Experience: Session guitarist, performer, songwriter, producer, engineer, clinician and sonic architect. Has worked with Sting (Brand New Day), Joni Mitchell, Neal Schon (Journey) and various other artists. Gary toured the world as a guitar product specialist/clinician for Roland US, Boss, and Yamaha. He was a Staff Instructor at Dick Grove School of Music from 1990-1993 and has taught privately for 15 years.

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Will K.

    Education: Bachelors Degree in Jazz Performance from Noorthern Illinois University. Has also studied at Berkelee School of Music and Musician's Institute.

    Influences: Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Classical including George Benson, Albert King, Joe Satriani, Eric Clapton, Tom Morello

    Experience: Has been teaching for 10 years, over 1000 students at 7 schools. Over 2000 gigs with over 100 bands including Ritchie Cole, The Platters, The Coasters, The Drifters, Bowzer, and Don Cherry.

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Adrian G.

    Education: Bachelor Degree of Music from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

    Influences: Rock, Metal, Blues, Classic Rock, and Jazz

    Experience: Session guitarist and record producer. Has performed across the nation with his own band for over 10 years. Has recently played with Uli Jon Roth (ex-Scorpions). Galysh has performed and, or has recorded with: Reb Beach (Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, Dokken, Winger), Adrian Belew, Francis Buchhultz (Scorpions), Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Larry Carlton, Jerry Corbetta (Sugarloaf), Warren DeMartini (Ratt), Jerry Donahue (Hellicasters), Seymour Duncan, Robben Ford (Miles Davis), Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder), Johnny Highland (Country Guitarist), Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa, Steve Vai), Living Colour, Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel), George Lynch, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Manring, Marco Mendoza (Ted Nugent, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy), Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions), Blues Saracino, Carl Verheyen (Supertramp), and Dweezil Zappa.

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Cy P.

    Musical Education: Private music instruction for first 4 years of playing guitar with Craig Wilcheski, Musician's Institute Graduate. Associates Degree in Guitar and Performance, minor in Sound Engineering and Music Business.

    Musical Influences: Jimi Hendrix, John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Soulive, Paramore, Pink Floyd, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Eric Clapton, Philip Sayce, Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks Band, Maroon 5

    Experience: Played and performed with:Typical Situation/Black Magic Voodoo - Founder, Manager, Primary Writer, Lead Guitar, PR, Booking Agent (3 years). Played The Music Box, House of Blues Los Angeles, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), Hard Rock Cafe' (Las Vegas), The Joint, O'Brien's Irish Pub (Santa Monica), The Scotland Yard Pub (Tarzana).The Big Joe Hurt Band - Live performance guitar player, played O'Brien's Irish Pub, The Palms, and others. Taught privately for 3 years in home town of Clearlake, CA which included children of ages 4 and up, as well as group sessions. Ran the music department of W.C. Carle' High School, as well as the band program (rock band, with principal on bass and econ teacher on vocals), helped with recording and tidiness of band area as well as taught new songs and performed for school open houses.

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Angela G.

    Education: Graduate of the Musician's Institute, Hollywood, CA. Graduate of UCLA Film Scoring Program.

    Influences: Classic Rock, Metal, MOdern Rock, Blues, Funk and R&B.

    Experience: Professional performer in the Los Angeles Area. Has played with: Blonde Jovi, Valley Dolls, OHM, Annie McQueen, and Rock & Roll Show.

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Bobby M.

    Education: Graduate of Cal Poly University.

    Influences: Rock, Jazz, Blues and Funk.

    Experience: Has played with Alice Cooper, Marco Witt, guitar legend Tony Palkovic.

    Instruments:

    Bass and Guitar

  1. Jeff Y.

    Education: Graduate Musician's Institute - GIT 1984

    Influences: Rock, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Metal, World

    Experience: Guitarist, songwriter, arranger, record producer, radio host. Jeff is the lead guitarist on Megadeth's platinum selling "So Far, So Good?So What!" (Capitol Records). Jeff also wrote the cult-classic Fingerprints column in Guitar magazine. He is a student of legendary blues guitarist, Steve Hunter (Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Jason Becker).

    In 1998, he co-wrote & produced Brazilian phenom Badi Assad's Verve/PolyGram release entitled, Chameleon. The album climbed to #1 in Europe, also topping JAZZIZ magazine's Readers Poll: "Best Brazilian Albums of the Year." Highlight performances with Assad included 1999's Lilith Fair and Farm Aid 2000. Jeff's association with the Assad family also spawned songwriting collaborations with guitar luminary Sergio Assad and two pieces on Badi's Verde album. In 2003, the track "Waves" from Chameleon was featured in the Michael & Kirk Douglas film, It Runs in the Family and on the movie's soundtrack.

    Jeff's current project is Souls On 11 and his eleven song solo debut, Equilibrium is available via iTunes and at cdbaby.com

    Recently Voted #5 among the "Top 10 Metal Guitarists of the 80s" by Squidoo.com

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Peter B.

    Education:Bachelor's Degree of Percussion Performance from Cal. St. University, Northridge, CA.

    Influences: Rock, Jazz, Latin, Funk

    Ecperience: Southern California native Pete Burke has built a reputation as a professional drummer/educator over the years by performing and recording with artists such as Wilson Phillips, Joseph Arthur, BulletBoys, and 10 Speed. He has performed worldwide in musical settings ranging from hard rock to big band, symphonic to latin-jazz. In addition to playing drums, he is an experienced jazz vibraphonist, latin percussionist, and orchestral percussionist. He currently performs locally with modern rock group ?Paperback Hero?, Queen tribute band ?Queen Nation?, latin-jazz band ?Shades of Jade?, and many others. As an educator/clinician, he has taught hundreds of local students in both private and group formats, helping to improve their musicality, technique, and coordination through personalized programs based on each individual student?s goals.

    Instruments:

    Drums & Percussion

  1. Paloma E.

    Education: Graduate from Musician's Institute, Hollywood, CA.

    Influences: Rock, Funk, Jazz, and Blues.

    Experience: Performs with national indie-rock quartet, Hear Kitty Kitty, and endorsed by DC California, Soultone Cymbals, Hiptrix, and Coffin Case.

    Instruments:

    Drums

  1. Chet M.

    Influences: Rock, Jazz, Funk, Metal, and R&B.

    Experience: Chet is a former member and contributing songwriter of the legendary Doobie Brothers. He is amongst the most respected drummers in his field. As a member of the Doobies, Chet's song "South Bay Strut" was nominated for a Grammy ("One Step Closer" CD). Chet has been involved with numerous musical projects featuring many of the music industry's great musicians; Stevie Nicks, Rita Coolidge, Hank Williams, Jr., Tommy Tutone, Joe Walsh, Michael McDonald, Tyler Hilton, Tom Sheehan, Pat Boone and so many more. You'll hear Chet's drum playing on country hits by "Tony Brantley" (A Flower Picked Me) and "Christie B." (Working Girl), as well as Rock artist "Al Polito? and Pop artist "Michael Penfield" on Freakydoodle Records.

    Instruments:

    Drums and Percussion

  1. Amy W.

    Education: Graduate of the Musicians Institute, Hollywood CA majoring in guitar studies.

    Influences: Classic rock, Hard rock, Metal, Pop, Blues.

    Experience: Professional musician in the Los Angeles based area. Currently heading all female tribute Tap This. Also performed with acts such as Whole Lotta Rosies, Diamond Dust, Cheyenne Doll.

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Ron K.

    Education: Bachelors Degree from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Associates Degree of Music from the Philadelphia University.

    Influences: Rock and Jazz including Van Halen, Dream Theater, Chick Corea, King's X, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Tribe Called Quest, and Quincy Jones.

    Experience: Ron has been teaching for 11 years and performing for 20 years. He is a former member of the world famous Philadelphia Boys Choir and has studied with jazz guitarist, Jimmy Bruno. He has performed with numerous bands all over Southern California, Philadelphia, New York, and London.

    Instruments:

    Vocals

  1. John N.

    Education: Graduate Musicians Institute, Hollywood, CA.

    Influences: Rock and Blues including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Jeff Beck

    Experience: Guitarist for pop artist Tiffany and entertainer, Branscomb Richmond. John has been teaching for 15 years and has been a touring musician since he was 21 years old. GC King of the Blues finalist.

    Instruments:

    Guitar

  1. Mike T.

    Education: Music Degree from Musician's Institute, Hollywood, CA.

    Influences: Jazz and Rock including Jaco Pastorius, Gary Willis, Sean Malone, Jeroen Paul THesseling, Tom Jenkinson.

    Experience: Session bassist for producer/guitarist Bob Kulick, drummer Brett Chassen. Currently plays in 3 bands in the Los Angeles area.

    Instruments:

    Bass

  1. Cynthia S.

    Education: Master Degree in Music Composition from California Institute of the Arts. Currently pursuing a teaching credential in music from Cal. State University Northridge.

    Influences: Classic Rock, Pop, Blues, Classical, and Alternative.

    Experience: Cynthia enjoys providing music for student filmmakers and animators from CalArts and USC. She has written musical scores for films that were featured at the 2008 Student Academy Awards and on Fine Cut 2008 on KCET. She now plays with the newly reformed rock band, "Peppertree".

    Instruments:

    Piano and Keyboards

  1. Tiffany V.

    Education: Performing Arts School of Las Vegas

    Influences: Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Rap, Rock.

    Experience: Recording artist for two major labels, Tiffany has also worked with Hip Hop artists Raekwan, Baby Bash, and Snoop Dogg. She currently performs around Southern California regularly in a Top 40 band.

    Instruments:

    Vocal

  1. Chris B.

    Education: Bachelors degree from Musician Institute

    Musical Influences: Rock n' Roll (Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, The Foo Fighters), Blues (The 3 Kings, SRV, John Mayer), Jazz, Folk

    Experience: Brandt has been teaching Guitar/Vocals/Bass/Performance for the past 5 years. He's toured extensively around the world in his band Halifax for 7 years singing and playing guitar. Debut full length charted #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Won the Mtn. Dew Circuit Breakout in "06. Sold over 120,000 units. He's jammed and recorded with Phil Collen of Def Leppard. He played a 6 month residency at the Hard Rock hollywood with Lucy Walsh, daughter of Joe Walsh (The Eagles). Currently performing around the greater L.A. area.

    Instruments:

    Vocals

  1. Saro D.

    Education: USC and Los Angeles Recording Academy

    Influences: Hip Hop, R&B, Rock and House.

    Experience: Has worked with major artists including Dr. Dre, Hitman, Bone Thugs, Mac 10, and Snoop Dogg.

    Instruments:

    Protools and Logic

  1. Wes H.

    Education: Wes earned his BFA in Music Composition from The California Institute for the Arts, Certificates in Songwriting and Film Scoring from UCLA and is Certified in Logic Pro Level 2 from Apple.
    Musical Influences: J.S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, Claude Debussy, Igor Stravinsky, Bela Bartok, Bernard Hermann, Jon Brion, The Beatles, Elton John, Radiohead and Beck.
    Experience: Wes's professional experience includes teaching Piano for 7 years, playing in bands including Buckwheat Hendrix, Agent 86, Last Mass and currently plays in the band Lonnie Starlet. Wes also composes music for Feature Films, Contemporary Ballet and TV.

    Instruments:

    Keyboards

  1. John K.

    Education: Graduated from Musician's Institute in Drums and Percussion. Studied with Rob Carson and Virgil Donati.

    Influences: Jazz, Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Metal, Country, Latin Jazz, Double Pedal, and Odd Time Signatures.

    Experience:Along with playing shows, John is a studio musician who's latest work is included in the new video game Need 4 Speed on the run. In 2007 he was in the Guitar Center Drum Off Store finals in Hollywood to represtent the State of California. He was Invited and played for Serj Tankion (lead singer of world famous band SYSTEM OF A DOWN). Johnny comes from a strong background of working with kids. Johnny is well versed in all styles of drumming including Drum corp. (marching band)

    Instruments:

    Drums / Percussion

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